This is one of my favorite patterns. You know I love collecting fat quarters. Not only can you make one of these adorable baskets using 2 fat quarters, but then the basket is the perfect size for holding more fat quarters.
They are also the perfect size for patterns, unfinished projects, and pom poms!
So let’s look at the FQ Sized Fold Up Baskets that I saw on Instagram…
Hopefully some cute kiddo will be inspired to put her (or his) toys away in this cute basket sewn by dituttocuore.cucito.
Raingirl1963 made all these matching polka dot baskets – I love them!
And look who took my idea of filling the basket with fat quarters??? It’s juneeb_designs! 🙂
Everything is prettier in Liberty fabrics. The proof is in this basket by alexduenkel.
My kids would LOVE these Harry Potter themed baskets by frayedseams.
And finally, here are more fat quarter filled baskets! These were sewn by nichi65.
Have you sewn FQ Sized Fold Up Baskets using my free pattern? If so – show me! Just post a picture on Instagram and tag me @sewcanshe.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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Get ready to sew your next baby quilt using half square triangles! This fast and easy (and free) baby quilt pattern uses my shortcut method for sewing two half square triangles (HST’s) at one time. After you have sewn all of the HST’s you need, you’ll sew them together with a few extra background pieces and your new baby quilt will be done. And guess what – this free quilt pattern is fat quarter friendly too!
Hey everybody! I didn’t have a blog post scheduled for today, but I got such an unexpected treat over the weekend, that I wanted to share. On Saturday we popped into our favorite thrift store with the kids (the one…
I’ve decided to start a new blog series here on the SewCanShe blog, and I’m calling it Sewing 201. Why? Well I’m assuming that you already sew… no, you already love to sew. So I want to share tips beyond…
This bag is perfect for a day at the beach or even a night away from home. It’s roomy enough for everything you need to bring along with space leftover for all the things you’ll be bringing back with you on the return trip.
I must admit that I was a little wary of this project when Cadie’s teacher first asked me, but it turned out to be really fun and a lot easier than I expected. So if your kid’s kindergarten or first grade teacher ever asks you about making chair pockets for the class, say yes – I’ll show you how!
Make any room happier with a patchwork valance in all the colors of the rainbow! This free sewing tutorial for an easy window covering will add a splash of color to any room. Go vibrant, go pastel, go jewel tones…anyway you go, it’s going to turn out great.